MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — A senior care center in Middletown will close its doors in March.
Officials announced Thursday that the state approved the closure of Middlesex Health Care Center. The skilled nursing center is expected to close on or before March 4.
The facility, which currently houses 55 residents, will not close its doors until all residents are “safely discharged” from the center, officials said.
“It is with sadness that I’m sharing this news regarding the closure of Middlesex Health Care Center,” said Larry Santilli, President & C.E.O., Athena Health Care Systems, in a statement. “We are in a challenging healthcare landscape and this decision was reached after careful evaluation of all available options. Our priority remains with our residents, their families, and our staff. We will make this process as seamless as possible for our residents to ensure their safety and well-being.”
Officials said a Petition for Closure was filed on Dec. 14 and it was approved on Dec. 29. They cited the need for significant physical improvements, staffing, rising operating costs and other financial considerations as reasons to file for the closure.
“I want to thank all our staff for their dedication to Middlesex and Athena Health Care Systems,” Santilli said. “Our administration teams are working with the staff at Middlesex to identify available opportunities within the Athena network for employment. We are also working with other local employers in the area for job placement.”
Middlesex Health Care Center is a 150-licensed bed skilled nursing facility and Athena Health Care Systems has managed the facility for the last 23 years.
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